MSc (Audiology)

Overview

Status: Active
National Framework Of Qualifications (NFQ) Level: 9
NFQ Award Class: Major Award
Duration Full Time: 2 Academic Year(s)
Total Credits: 120
Delivery Method: Blended

Connected Curriculum:
  • Civic and Community Engagement
  • Employability
  • Global Reach
  • Inter-and Transdisciplinary
  • Research Based Teaching
  • Sustainability

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):
  • Good Health and Well-being

Graduate Attributes:
  • Creator, evaluator and communicator of knowledge
  • Digitally Fluent
  • Effective global citizen
  • Independent and creative thinker
  • Socially Responsible

Work-Integrated Learning (Including Placement):
Yes
UCC policies applying to applicants/students on this programme:
  • Fitness to Practise Policy
  • Infectious Disease Screening Immunisation Policy
  • Student Vetting Policy and Procedure


The MSc in Audiology is a full-time programme which runs over two academic years, with three 12-week semesters from the date of first registration. This programme qualifies graduates to practise Audiology with both adults and children.

All modules are compulsory. Students will take modules to the value of 60 credits per year as outlined.

Having passed all modules in the first year to the value of 60 credits, students may proceed to the second year of the programme. On successful completion of all modules in the second year, to the value of 60 credits, students may graduate with an MSc (Audiology).

Recognition of Prior Learning

In accordance with UCC's Policy for Recognition of Prior Learning, students who have completed relevant modules of equal credit value in the College of Medicine and Health at UCC at NFQ Level 9, may apply for exemptions for modules taken within the last five years.

Exit Awards

Students who graduate with an Exit Award will not be eligible to practise as an Audiologist.

Postgraduate Certificate in Hearing Sciences (NFQ Level 9, Minor Award)

Students who pass at least 30 credits within non-clinical modules may choose to exit the programme and be awarded a Postgraduate Certificate in Hearing Sciences (NFQ Level 9, Minor award) at the end of First Year.

Postgraduate Diploma in Hearing Sciences (NFQ Level 9, Major Award)

Students who pass 60 credits within non-clinical modules may choose to exit the programme and be awarded a Postgraduate Diploma in Hearing Sciences (NFQ Level 9, Major award) at the end of Second Year.

MSc in Hearing Sciences (NFQ Level 9, Major Award)

Students who pass 90 credits within non-clinical modules may choose to exit the programme and be awarded a MSc in Hearing Sciences (NFQ Level 9, Major award) at the end of Second Year.

Programme Requirements

For information about modules, module choice, options and credit weightings, please go to Programme Requirements